The 4 Sales Pillars for Business Growth
“You have too many things going on, Bill. Limit yourself to four Sales Pillars. No more. If a new opportunity comes in and you choose to pursue it, that’s fine. But only do so if you’re willing to give up one of the four.”
I was given that advice many moons ago and it has proven to be one of the more helpful guidance gems I’ve ever received.
The concept is quite simple: Rather than pursue everything, all the time, make a list of your four best opportunities for business growth, such as:
- More business from existing accounts;
- Pursuit of one Big Fish;
- Selling a new product line (signs, wide-format, digital print, etc.);
- Maintain current book of business.
Next, make certain that everything you are doing during your day has a direct connection to one of your Sales Pillars. If there isn’t one, consider its value. Maybe it shouldn’t be on your radar. Perhaps it needs the ax.
By focusing attention on your top four opportunities, you stand your best chance of rapid growth while making the best use of your time. There is less time wasted and increased productivity. I’ll warn you now that it’s not easy. You’ll need ruthless boundaries and a firm ability to say no. But the outcome can be spectacular!
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Bill Farquharson is a respected industry expert and highly sought after speaker known for his energetic and entertaining presentations. Bill engages his audiences with wit and wisdom earned as a 40-year print sales veteran while teaching new ideas for solving classic sales challenges. Email him at bill@salesvault.pro or call (781) 934-7036. Bill’s two books, The 25 Best Print Sales Tips Ever and Who’s Making Money at Digital/Inkjet Printing…and How? as well as information on his new subscription-based website, The Sales Vault, are available at salesvault.pro.
